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A beautifully baked dish of root veggie gratin root vegetables (potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots) topped with thyme and a golden, crispy crust.

root veggie gratin

This root veggie gratin is a creamy, cheesy dish featuring layered root vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and turnips, baked to perfection with a crispy, golden cheese topping. Perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, it’s a forgiving recipe you can easily adjust based on available ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish, Comfort Food, Holiday Dish
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean, Comfort Food
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 -Peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 Celery Root -Peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream -
  • 1 cup Whole Milk -
  • 3cloves Fresh Garlic Minced -Toasted for extra flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme -Strip leaves off stems
  • 1 teaspoon Salt -
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper -
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg -
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs -
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese -Grated
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese -Grated
  • 2 tablespoon Butter -Cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish (Or similar size )
  • 1 Sharp Knife (For slicing the vegetables)
  • 1 Mandoline (For even slicing (optional))
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mixing cream and seasonings)
  • 1 Cheese grater (For grating cheese)
  • 1 Cutting Board (For prepping vegetables and garlic)

Method
 

  1. Peel and slice all the root vegetables.
  2. Mix cream, milk, garlic, and seasonings.
  3. Layer vegetables in a buttered baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle cheese and dot with butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.14gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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